How many calories are in Citrus Tuna Melt?

One serving has 191 kcal. The recipe makes 6 servings (1 open sandwich each).

How much protein is in Citrus Tuna Melt?

21 g of protein per serving, with 17 g of carbohydrates and 4 g of fat.

What do I need to make Citrus Tuna Melt?

13 ingredients: 1 can (about 12 ounces) tuna, drained, 2 tablespoons lime (or lemon) juice, 1/2 cup onion, diced, 1/4 cup tomatoes, diced (or 2 tablespoons, about 2 ounces, low-sodium diced tomatoes, drained), 1/2 cup apple, diced and 1/4 cup celery, diced ….

Citrus Tuna Melt

Name: Citrus Tuna Melt
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 can (about 12 ounces) tuna, drained; 2 tablespoons lime (or lemon) juice; 1/2 cup onion, diced; 1/4 cup tomatoes, diced (or 2 tablespoons, about 2 ounces, low-sodium diced tomatoes, drained); 1/2 cup apple, diced; 1/4 cup celery, diced; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 6 slices whole grain bread (or homemade bread); 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional); 1 tablespoon cayenne or jalapeño chilies, diced (optional); 3 slices pasteurized process American cheese, cut into halves; 6 slices tomatoes; 6 leaves lettuce

This warm toasted sandwich is easy to make. Our recipe uses one slice of bread per serving. An open-faced sandwich has less sodium and fewer calories.

191kcal per serving

21 gprotein

17 gcarbohydrates

4 gfat

6servings (1 open sandwich)

Ingredients

1 can (about 12 ounces) tuna, drained nutrition facts
2 tablespoons lime (or lemon) juice nutrition facts
1/2 cup onion, diced nutrition facts
1/4 cup tomatoes, diced (or 2 tablespoons, about 2 ounces, low-sodium diced tomatoes, drained) nutrition facts
1/2 cup apple, diced nutrition facts
1/4 cup celery, diced nutrition facts
1/4 teaspoon black pepper nutrition facts
6 slices whole grain bread (or homemade bread) nutrition facts
1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional)
1 tablespoon cayenne or jalapeño chilies, diced (optional)
3 slices pasteurized process American cheese, cut into halves
6 slices tomatoes nutrition facts
6 leaves lettuce nutrition facts

"Nutrition facts" links go to the closest generic food on FoodFactly, per 100 g.

Nutrition facts per serving

Nutrient	Per serving	% DV
Calories	191 kcal
Total fat	4 g	5%
Saturated fat	2 g	10%
Cholesterol	24 mg	8%
Sodium	408 mg	18%
Total carbohydrates	17 g	6%
Dietary fiber	4 g	14%
Total sugars	2 g
Added sugars	1 g	2%
Protein	21 g	42%
Vitamin D	1 µg	5%
Calcium	152 mg	12%
Iron	2 mg	11%
Potassium	380 mg	8%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

MyPlate food groups per serving

Grains: 1 ounces
Protein Foods: 2 ounces

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 °F.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine tuna, lime juice, onion, tomatoes, apple, celery, and pepper. Mix well.
Toast the bread.
Place 6 slices of toasted bread on a cookie sheet. Put an even amount of tuna mixture on top of each slice. If using parsley and chilies, add these too.
Put 1/2 slice cheese on top of the tuna and bake for about 3 minutes.
Add an extra slice of tomato and lettuce on top if you like.
Serve hot.

Notes

Learn more about: Limes Lemons Onions Tomatoes Apples Celery Herbs Lettuce

Source

A Harvest of Recipes with USDA Foods USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/citrus-tuna-melt, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.